User needs by Systematic Elaboration (USE): A theory-based method for user needs analysis, programming and evaluation

Author:   Wim Heijs
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2022
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9783031020513


Pages:   128
Publication Date:   01 July 2022
Format:   Hardback
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The design of a building can facilitate the process of use and promote the well-being of users if it meets their needs. Knowledge of user needs and processes of use is important for a good design. However, it is not self-evident what these user needs really are, how user needs and processes of use can be researched, and how that knowledge can be used in a design. This book introduces an integrated methodology for the analysis of user needs, programming and evaluation that answers these questions. The purpose is to improve the interaction between the users and their environment and to avoid failure costs by facilitating proper design decisions. The theoretical perspective and the conceptual framework originate from environmental psychology, more specifically P-E fit theory. The target group consists of those who are interested in creating environments for people (designers, users, real estate managers; students and scientific staff). Designers are a special audience for whom the bookcan be a guide to working for and with users. The theoretical perspective and the conceptual framework can also be relevant for scientific research into the interaction between users and buildings.

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Author:   Wim Heijs
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2022
Weight:   0.402kg
ISBN:  

9783031020513


ISBN 10:   3031020510
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   01 July 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1. Context and motivation 1.2. Purpose and structure Chapter 2. Disciplinary and methodological background 2.1. Disciplinary background 2.1.1. Information processing 2.1.2. Affordances 2.1.3. Mapping 2.1.4. Person-environment fit and congruence 2.2. Approaches and methods involving users 2.2.1. Social design and participatory design 2.2.2. Building Performance Evaluation and Performance Based Building 2.2.3. Design concepts in product development Chapter 3. Perspective and conceptual framework 3.1. Functions of USE 3.2. The nature of user needs 3.2.1. Complications 3.2.2. A different perspective 3.3. The nature of demands 3.3.1. Complications 3.3.2. A different perspective 3.4. The nature of evaluation 3.4.1. Complications 3.4.2. A different perspective 3.5. A parallel world Chapter 4. Method 4.1. User needs analysis 4.1.1. Object 4.1.2. User groups 4.1.3. User needs 4.2. Program of demands 4.2.1. Functional demands 4.2.2. Functional program 4.2.3. Design review and design 4.3. Evaluation 4.3.1. Preparation 4.3.2. Analysis Chapter 5. Application 5.1. Program of demands 5.2. Evaluation 5.3. Other applications Chapter 6. Review 6.1. Comparison 6.2. Future Appendix 1. Instruments 1. Instructions and questions user needs analysis protocol 2. Examples of sheets user needs analysis protocol 3. Examples of needs for sheet 3 user needs analysis protocol 4. Instructions and example inventory of performances among users 5. Sheet for the calculating of functional values and related measures Appendix 2. Questions and assignments Appendix 3. Application of USE in problem neighborhoods Index

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